Witcher Knowledge

⭐ ⭐ (286 endorsements) 📥 5,823 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 3/3/2020
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Danidv · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/11/2021 📅 Created: 3/3/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🧩 Script Merger — Witcher Script Merger Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Community Patch - Base Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #140 of 151 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Bestiary

Adds the majority of bestiary entries, skipping newly discovered creatures and contract monsters with mission specific text.

Alchemy

Adds the majority of potion, decoction, oil, alcohol, bomb and alchemy substance recipes. This, however, does not give you the actual potions, decoctions, etc., only the recipes.

Skills

Adds the following skills:

  • []Arrow Deflection (Lv. 1)

    []Whirl (Lv. 1)

    []Rend (Lv. 1)

    []Delusion (Lv. 3)

    []Aard Sweep (a.k.a. alternate Aard, Lv. 1)

    []Firestream (a.k.a. alternate Igni, Lv. 1)

    []Active Shield (a.k.a. alternate Quen, Lv. 1)

    []Puppet (a.k.a. alternate Axii, Lv. 1)

    []Cat School Techniques

    []Griffin School Techniques

    []Bear School Techniques

    []Gorged on Power

Arrow Deflection is kept at lv. 1 because there's no mention of witchers directing arrows/bolts, only parrying, alternate Yrden isn't added because it's not in line with the lore (even alternate Axii is questionable, but I decided to add it because there isn't mentioned a limit on Axii's influences), Cat/Griffin/Bear School techniques and Gorged on Power are added not for lore but gameplay smoothness (preference, really) and the rest are kept at lv. 1 for gameplay reasons.

Keep in mind that the Signs tree skills give stamina regeneration, meaning you're hilariously broken in the beginning of the game, so I recommend either using a version of this mod that doesn't have them or lowering stamina regeneration with another mod.

If you want to remove anything from the list, here's what you can do, open the "WitcherKnowledge.ws" file in Notepad and there's "lists" of what it adds, just look for the line that adds whatever you're looking for and delete it. If you want to add any skill, go here and try to find out which is the skill you want (the website layout is bad at showing it but it's what's under ESkill).

Check out my other mod - Better Gremist Reward - Practicum in Advanced Alchemy

Recommended mods:

ESGO - Enemy Scaling and Gameplay Overhaul - Adds a large amount of customization to gameplay that allows you to tweak the game to your liking. I use it myself, though I've also heard good things about Witcher 3 - Enhanced Edition and Ghost Mode (no idea on compatibility with them, though at least W3EE already does pretty much the same when it comes to, at least, the Bestiary).

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Witcher Knowledge is an immersion mod that grants the player all bestiary entries, diagrams, alchemy recipes, and skills from the start, eliminating the need to discover them through gameplay. It's for players who want a lore-friendly head start without grinding for knowledge.

✨ Key Features

Adds all bestiary entries to the player's journal.
Unlocks all diagrams for crafting.
Provides all alchemy recipes.
Includes all skills from the start.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 286 endorsements and over 5,800 downloads.
  • Perfect for players who hate missing out on lore or recipes.
  • Saves hours of hunting for diagrams and entries.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest game version.
  • Removes the discovery aspect, which might reduce gameplay satisfaction.
🎯 Is This For You?
For completionists and lore enthusiasts who want all knowledge from the start. Also great for players starting a new playthrough who want to focus on combat and story without hunting for recipes. Skip if you enjoy the thrill of discovering entries and recipes naturally.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make a backup of your save before installing to avoid any issues.
  • Check if the mod requires a script merger or compatibility patches if you use other mods.
  • Since it's an older mod, verify it works with your game version after installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
Danidv
Version
1.4
Downloads
5,823
Endorsements
286
Category
Immersion
Created
3/3/2020
Updated
11/11/2021

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